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Episode 2

Versailles Series 1
Episode 2 of 10

Harsh steps must be taken to preserve the royal reputation, while flamboyant Philippe causes a stir of his own. The king hopes that humiliating a suspect noble will bring others to heel.

Continuing the lavish drama of infidelities and intrigues at the court of Louis XIV.

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Fri 11 May 2018 01:10
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Credits

Louis XIV George Blagden
Philippe d'Orl茅ans Alexander Vlahos
Fabien Marchal Tygh Runyan
Bontemps Stuart Bowman
B茅atrice de Clermont Amira Casar
Chevalier Evan Williams
Henriette Noemie Schmidt
Madame de Montespan Anna Brewster
Louise De La Valliere Sarah Winter
Claudine Masson Lizzie Brochere
Montcourt Anatole Taubman
Colbert Steve Cumyn
Queen Marie-Th茅r猫se Elisa Lasowski
Sophie de Clermont Maddison Jaizani
Dr Masson Peter Hudson
Jacques Gilly Gilchrist
Director Jalil Lespert
Writer Simon Mirren
Writer David Wolstencroft

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